topic Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech in The Lounge

Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with LTE Tech

zblackma — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:58:45 GMT

Is there a comparible sim like this https://www.textnow.com/wireless/sim-card that uses LTE ? That you can pop into your phone and enables you to call and text in the US or Canada. Thanks.

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

wetcoaster — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:52:00 GMT

@zblackma wrote:
Is there a comparible sim like this https://www.textnow.com/wireless/sim-card that uses GSM? That you can pop into your phone and enables you to call and text in the US or Canada. Thanks.

The only GSM network in Canada will be taken off grid by end of this year. So I'm not sure why you'd want to get something that only works for another 10 months or so?

Edit: Not the "free for life if you buy the SIM" you are looking for, but Canadian VOIP Fongo now sells data only SIM cards, that you can combine with their existing services. https://www.fongo.com/ditch-your-talk-and-text-plan-2/

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

will13am — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:47:34 GMT

I have seen plans in the US which has roaming functions for Canada. The pricing is not bad. The deal killer is the US number which means nobody will ever call you.

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

zblackma — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:57:09 GMT

@will13am have a Umidigi A3 dual sim phone. Which is incompatible with the Textnow Sprint network. Hence the question.

@will13am wrote:
I have seen plans in the US which has roaming functions for Canada. The pricing is not bad. The deal killer is the US number which means nobody will ever call you.

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

will13am — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:01:55 GMT

@zblackma wrote:
@will13am have a Umidigi A3 dual sim phone. Which is incompatible with the Textnow Sprint network. Hence the question.
@will13am wrote:
I have seen plans in the US which has roaming functions for Canada. The pricing is not bad. The deal killer is the US number which means nobody will ever call you.

Sprint does offer 1900 Mhz service.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_frequencies_in_the_US

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

zblackma — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:18:17 GMT

Thanks @will13am I found this link https://www.deviceranks.com/en/phone/bands/13758/umidigi-%D0%B03

That basically says that my Umidigi A3 is compatible with sprint on these 2 LTE bands only.

1900 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

850 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

So my question is. Would this be enough for deccent cell service in the States? Thanks.

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

will13am — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:42:41 GMT

@zblackma wrote:
Thanks @will13am I found this link https://www.deviceranks.com/en/phone/bands/13758/umidigi-%D0%B03
That basically says that my Umidigi A3 is compatible with sprint on these 2 LTE bands only.
4G
1900 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

850 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
So my question is. Would this be enough for deccent cell service in the States? Thanks.

How about giving this deal some consideration. AT&T is fully compatible as it is a roaming partner.

https://www.att.com/prepaid/walmart-offer/

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

gblackma — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:30:33 GMT

@will13am mom's going to the States for 3 days in July. I'm going to buy the SIM and stick it in her phone to test it. If it works, great, if not. Thanks for the suggestions.

Re: Similar to TextNow 9.99 Sim but with GSM Tech

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:37:49 GMT

Or... install TextNow free.

Receive texts (and calls) as normal.

Connect to a wifi somewhere.

Reply to texts in the app.

Call back if need be in the app.